By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Federal Ministry of Education, through the Federal Scholarship Board, is inviting Nigerian students currently studying education at colleges of education and universities to apply for the 2024/2025 Education Bursary Awards.
Bursary Information
-
The awards are tenable within Nigeria and take effect from the beginning of the academic session.
-
Recipients cannot hold another scholarship or bursary simultaneously, nor can they apply for part-time studies.
-
Changing course or institution is not allowed during the duration of the award.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
-
Be registered full-time students studying education at a recognised Nigerian college of education or university.
-
Be in their second year of study or higher.
-
Not be a beneficiary of any other existing scholarship.
-
Persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Application Documents
-
Letter of Admission from the institution
-
Current CGPA result
-
Certificate of State of Origin
How to Apply
-
Visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s website at www.education.gov.ng and click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon to begin your application.
-
Carefully read the application guidelines and complete the form online.
-
Print the completed application form for reference.
Note: Double applications will lead to disqualification.
For more information, you can also visit https://fsbn.com.ng/scholarships.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2025
The Federal Ministry of Education, through the Federal Scholarship Board, invites Nigerian students in colleges of education and universities to apply for the 2024/2025 Education Bursary Awards. These awards are exclusively for students pursuing education courses within Nigeria, effective from the start of the academic year. Recipients cannot hold other scholarships or bursaries simultaneously, take part-time studies, or change courses or institutions during the award period.
Eligible applicants must be full-time students studying at a recognized Nigerian institution, be in at least their second year of study, and not already benefiting from another scholarship. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Required documents include a letter of admission, current CGPA result, and a certificate of state of origin.
To apply, students must visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s website, follow the application guidelines, complete the form online, and print it for reference. It is important to note that submitting multiple applications will lead to disqualification. More information can be found on the FSBN website. The application deadline is May 29, 2025.
